Care Ministry
The Care Ministry is designed to show love and concern to people who attend The Crossing, by people who attend The Crossing, through meeting physical and emotional needs. Because of the broad range of possible needs, the Care Ministry functions as an umbrella structure and teams of volunteers are developed to carry out the details of helping individuals and families. As needs arise, those serving on the ministry teams can anticipate being called upon to help out—anywhere from once or twice per year to two or three times per month, depending on the area of service. Within the various areas of the Care Ministry there is a place for nearly everyone at The Crossing.
If you see an area you would like to serve, please contact one of the ministry team leaders for more information. If you have a need in one of these ministries, please contact Care Ministry coordinator, Kim Bong or one of the ministry team leaders.
Funeral Care
Funeral Care may address a number of areas, depending on the desires and needs of the family. Examples include prayer support, preparing the building for the funeral, providing a meal after the funeral, providing meals for family members, and housing for out of town guests if needed. The Meals Ministry, Home Care and Prayer Ministry will be called on to assist, when appropriate.
Gail Clements
Anita Kinkeade
Fix-it Team
(Home, Car and Yard Maintenance and Moving Assistance) This ministry will provide help with minor car or home repair, and/or yard maintenance for those in emergency or high-need situations. Examples include single moms, families in crisis and those in financial need. This team will also coordinate moving assistance for individuals and families who request help.
Kim Bong
Michelle Johnson
Christy Tharenos
Home Care
This ministry will provide help for people during emergency or other high stress situations. Areas within the ministry include childcare, housecleaning and laundry. It may also involve just visiting and praying with individuals who need someone to support them through a difficult time.
Jackie Mueller
Hospital Visitation
This team will visit individuals in the hospital, providing encouragement and prayer. As needed, they will visit individuals while homebound.
Bruce Brown
Susan Scott
Meals Ministry
The focus of this ministry is to provide meals for people during times of high stress or crisis such as funerals, illness, injury, emotional trauma or the birth of a baby.
Gail Schultz
Mercy Ministry Team
A ministry that is undoubtedly close to God’s heart is helping those who are experiencing a challenging time in their life. This team provides tangible help by cooking meals, giving rides, and meeting other needs for those in difficult situations.
Shay Roush
New Moms Ministry
This ministry will provide support, care and social activities for new moms of The Crossing. Volunteers on this care team will help organize due date lists, visit moms in hospitals when desired by family, mentor new mothers, create care packages, and make home visits to new parents. This ministry will provide opportunities to offer support to new moms by making sure they and their little ones feel welcomed and loved in our church.
Shelley Wheeler
Prayer Ministry
The Prayer Ministry will provide support for individuals going through crisis. As appropriate (and with discretion), the coordinators will send prayer requests to the team through email or phone calls, or meet individually with persons in need.
Dennis Lademann
Patrick Lee
Leszek Vincent
Muriel Vincent
Single Moms Ministry
This ministry will serve as a resource for single moms. Love will be shown in tangible ways such as prayer, a listening ear, and occasional childcare.
Heather Goble
Transportation Ministry
Individuals in this ministry will provide transportation for those who have an occasional or emergency need.
Nancy & Gary Anger
Wedding Care
This ministry is focused on providing assistance to couples with limited financial resources or limited family support. The team will help soon-to-be married couples in appropriate ways to prepare for the wedding ceremony. The coordinators will work with the couple to determine needs, which could include decorating, organizing, making and/or serving food and drinks.
Brenda Jackman